Laura Ramirez’s heirloom-worthy array of cast bronze, handblown glass and biodegradable lighting

In the BOH series What I Love , we’re asking designers to build us a mood board of what’s inspiring them right now.

Laura Ramirez creates spaces that promote togetherness. Born in Colombia, the Hoboken, New Jersey–based designer behind Casalau Design seeks out tactile handmade pieces that encourage conversation and congregation. “We prioritize moments of connection,” she tells Business of Home . “Rooms oriented around storytelling that honor everyday rituals.”

Inspired by a current project—the kitchen of a young family’s suburban home—she employed the same ethos when crafting her flat lay. “The house once belonged to our client’s grandmother, so we wanted to honor the past while writing a new beginning,” says Ramirez. “Elements such as built-in seating, window perches and curve